Police, community and calendar briefs for June 24, 2013

Published: Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 11:40 p.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 11:40 p.m.

ORANGE LAKE — Two Good Samaritans say they were beaten and robbed Saturday after pulling over to help four men inside what they thought was a disabled car, authorities said Sunday.

The incident occurred along the 18000 block of Northwest 60th Avenue at 9:29 p.m. Saturday, according to Marion County Sheriff's Capt. Eric Rawls.

He said the victims spotted a vehicle sitting idle along the highway and thought it had broken down. The men, whose names were not released on Sunday, stopped to offer assistance.

That's when four men began beating the two helpers, stealing a wallet from one of the victims.

Anyone with information about the armed robbery should call Detective Ben Adams at 732-9111.

COMMUNITY

Senior menu items planned for this week

The following meals will be provided by Marion Senior Services, 1101 SW 20th Court, Ocala. Lunches will be delivered by Meals on Wheels; dinners will be provided at Marion Senior Services. For more information, call 620-3501.

Navy training schedules indicate live bombing will take place for intermittent periods of time from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday and 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Pinecastle Range Complex in the Ocala National Forest.

For noise complaints, call 800-874-5059.

Teacher recruitment event set for July 18

The American Board will hold a teacher recruitment event at 4:30 p.m. July 18 at the Marion County Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.

The events focuses on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) teachers as well as elementary education, English language arts, history, special education and reading.

Reservations are requested.

For more information, visit www.abcte.org/drupal/teach/events or call 772-812-3434.

Officials: Book early for special events at parks

With summer the premier booking time, Marion County Parks and Recreation officials are urging residents to book special events one to two months in advance.

The Baseline Road Trailhead, Brick City Adventure Park and Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area are among the most popular parks for family events such as birthdays and family reunions. Sports tournaments sometimes impact access at parks such as the Heagy Burry Boat Ramp and Moorhead Park (fishing), the Rotary Sportsplex (baseball) and Shocker Park (softball).

For more information, call 671-8560 or email gina.peebles@marioncountyfl.org.

Literacy Council yard sale needs donations

The Marion County Literacy Council is collecting items for a yard sale fundraiser to be held Sept. 20 and 21.

Donations of clothing, furniture, electronics and toys can be dropped off through Sept. 1 at the Marion County Literacy Council, 120 SW Fifth St., Ocala.

For more information, call 690-7323 or visit www.marionliteracy.org/blog.